Saxon Sheep
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Jacket protected by mylar sleeve. Pages clean and bright. Usual aging. Shelf wear. Faded spine.
Step back into the foundational era of Australian pastoral history with Saxon Sheep, a meticulously crafted historical novel by Australian author Nancy Adams. Published by F.W. Cheshire in 1962, this scarce first edition hardback volume—housed in its original dust jacket—delivers a fascinating literary window into the challenges and triumphs of early colonial settlement. The narrative provides an evocative, character-driven snapshot of early Australia, focusing on the pioneering activities of the Templeton and Forlong families. Blending the depth of a family biography with the narrative drive of historical fiction, Adams masterfully charts the characters' arduous journey to establish the fine-wool industry in an untamed new world. This vintage copy is exceptionally well-preserved, featuring an unmarked interior, good page and binding condition, and a very good dust jacket. A rich tapestry of history, society, and culture, this volume is an essential acquisition for collectors of classic Australiana, historical fiction, and stories of early settlement.
Author: Nancy Adams
Format: Hardback
Published: 1962, F.W. Cheshire
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Jacket protected by mylar sleeve. Pages clean and bright. Usual aging. Shelf wear. Faded spine.
Step back into the foundational era of Australian pastoral history with Saxon Sheep, a meticulously crafted historical novel by Australian author Nancy Adams. Published by F.W. Cheshire in 1962, this scarce first edition hardback volume—housed in its original dust jacket—delivers a fascinating literary window into the challenges and triumphs of early colonial settlement. The narrative provides an evocative, character-driven snapshot of early Australia, focusing on the pioneering activities of the Templeton and Forlong families. Blending the depth of a family biography with the narrative drive of historical fiction, Adams masterfully charts the characters' arduous journey to establish the fine-wool industry in an untamed new world. This vintage copy is exceptionally well-preserved, featuring an unmarked interior, good page and binding condition, and a very good dust jacket. A rich tapestry of history, society, and culture, this volume is an essential acquisition for collectors of classic Australiana, historical fiction, and stories of early settlement.